The “winners” write the history, and always in favor of their side of the “argument”. Government’s job is to “control” the people. Control takes power and power comes at a price: the people’s liberty. In a nutshell, government power stands as the enemy of liberty. And when it comes to the war between power and [...]
Apr 26, 2013 | Categories:Big Government, Commentary, Constitution, Delegated Powers, Founding Fathers, Founding Principles, History, Liberty, Nullification, State Sovereignty, Tenthers | Tags: 10th Amendment, articles of confederation, Bush, Constitution, Government, Obama, States Rights, states sovereignty | 5 Comments »
Have you ever read an article that you were not sure what stance the author takes on the subject but presents both sides of the argument at once? I had the distinguished experience recently when I was reading the article titled “Sheriffs, State Lawmakers Push Back on Gun Control” on the Newsmax website (see: http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Gun-Control-Pushback/2013/01/17/id/471825). [...]
Jan 26, 2013 | Categories:Commentary, Constitution, Delegated Powers, Education, Federalism, Founding Principles, Government, Law, Nullification, State Sovereignty | Tags: 10th Amendment, Congress, Government, law, law professor, States Rights, Supremacy Clause, tenth amendment | 20 Comments »
The state governments are now beginning in earnest to do something about the encroaching federal government. Way back in 1994 when the “Republican Revolution” was taking place in Congress the Republican Governors Association (RGA) “adopted” a sort of “declaration of independence” for themselves. From Congress we got the “Contract with America” and from the RGA [...]
Dec 14, 2012 | Categories:Activism, Big Government, Constitution, Delegated Powers, Federalism, Founding Fathers, Founding Principles, Law, Nullification, Sovereignty Movement, State Sovereignty, Tenthers | Tags: Constitution, Federal Government, Federalism, federalist, Government, Revolution, Ron Paul, separation of powers, State Government, States Rights, tenth amendment | 3 Comments »
In Part 1 of this series, I explained how our federalism works and how the powers were divided between the states and our national government. The details showed that the states were superior to the federal government on the hierarchy scale and that the 10th amendment protected that position whenever the federal government stepped outside [...]
Dec 11, 2012 | Categories:Activism, Big Government, Constitution, Federalism, Founding Fathers, Founding Principles, Law, Nullification, Sovereignty Movement, State Sovereignty, Tenthers | Tags: Constitution, Federal Government, Federalism, federalist, Government, Revolution, Ron Paul, separation of powers, State Government, States Rights, tenth amendment | 9 Comments »
What we are witnessing all around the country is a political revolution. As time goes by, the revolution will grow huge, into a massive historical event. The people are beginning to understand what is going on, and are starting to take the necessary steps to reestablish their correct place and boundaries in our federalist system. [...]
Dec 10, 2012 | Categories:Activism, Big Government, Constitution, Federalism, Founding Fathers, Government, Law, Nullification, Sovereignty Movement, State Sovereignty, Tenthers | Tags: Constitution, Federal Government, Federalism, federalist, Government, Revolution, Ron Paul, separation of powers, State Government, States Rights, tenth amendment | 14 Comments »
Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that Obamacare was constitutional. The Administration takes this as a green light to implement ObamaCare to its fullest extent possible. Because the election went in President Obama’s favor, the Senate and House have lost any desire to overturn the law. Without the overturn, it looks like the law making Obamacare [...]
Nov 29, 2012 | Categories:Big Government, Commentary, Government, Health Care, Law, Nullification | Tags: Federal Government, federal law, Health Care Nullification, health care tax, insurance exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, Nullification, Obamacare, Republicans, state budget, Supreme court, Tyranny | 5 Comments »
House Bill 149 (LS: 83R) – Texas Liberty Preservation Act. Website: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=HB149 HB149 is a Bill introduced in the Texas Legislative Process on Nov. 12, 2012, by its author (Rep. Lyle Larson) and currently sits at stage 1 (filed). The design of the Bill is to nullify portions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) [...]
Nov 18, 2012 | Categories:Big Government, Congress, Constitution, Delegated Powers, Government, Liberty, Military, Nullification | Tags: Constitution, Government, HB 149, Liberty, Liberty Preservation Act, National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA, Nullification, Posse Comitatus, tenth amendment, Texas, Tyranny | 61 Comments »
Understanding The 10th Amendment
The “winners” write the history, and always in favor of their side of the “argument”. Government’s job is to “control” the people. Control takes power and power comes at a price: the people’s liberty. In a nutshell, government power stands as the enemy of liberty. And when it comes to the war between power and [...]
Apr 26, 2013 | Categories:Big Government, Commentary, Constitution, Delegated Powers, Founding Fathers, Founding Principles, History, Liberty, Nullification, State Sovereignty, Tenthers | Tags: 10th Amendment, articles of confederation, Bush, Constitution, Government, Obama, States Rights, states sovereignty | 5 Comments »